2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1082 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |